Palmer Engineering to Attend Kentuckians for Better Transportation Conference; Stephanie Blaine, P.E. to Speak
Palmer Engineering is proud to participate in the upcoming Kentuckians for Better Transportation (KBT) Conference, Kentucky’s premier multi-modal transportation event, taking place January 14–16 at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky. We are honored to serve as a Gold Level Sponsor and exhibitor and are especially pleased that Stephanie Blaine, P.E., Vice President at Palmer Engineering, will be a breakout session speaker.
Breakout Session Spotlight: Truck Parking in Kentucky
Breakout #8 | January 15 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. – Truck Parking: The Problem and What Kentucky Is Doing About It
This session will explore one of the most pressing freight challenges facing the Commonwealth—adequate truck parking. Attendees will gain insight into the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Statewide Truck Parking Assessment and Action Plan, which quantified the scope of the truck parking shortage across Kentucky.
The discussion will cover:
Current efforts to expand existing rest areas along high-volume commercial corridors
Innovative technologies used to weigh and inspect trucks at weigh stations
Ongoing research focused on identifying the most effective technology for counting parked trucks at rest areas
Session speakers include:
Jennifer Walton, Associate Director – Kentucky Transportation Center
Stephanie Blaine, P.E., Vice President – Palmer Engineering
Jeremy Edgeworth, Freight, Rail and Waterways Coordinator – KYTC Division of Planning
Palmer Engineering is proud to contribute industry expertise to conversations that support safer, more efficient freight movement across the state.
Visit Palmer Engineering at Booth #3
As a Gold Level Sponsor, Palmer Engineering invites conference attendees to visit us at Booth #3 in the exhibitor area. Stop by to meet our team, learn more about our transportation expertise, and discuss how we’re helping shape innovative, resilient infrastructure solutions across Kentucky and beyond.
About the KBT Conference
Each January, Kentuckians for Better Transportation hosts the Commonwealth’s leading transportation conference, bringing together more than 450 transportation leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from across Kentucky and beyond.
Focused on advocacy, education, and connection, the conference highlights how a safe, efficient, and integrated transportation system strengthens economic growth and improves quality of life for all Kentuckians. Attendees hear directly from KYTC leadership, national experts, and industry professionals on topics including infrastructure modernization, emerging technologies, funding strategies, and legislative priorities.